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Billy Hinsche was born in Manila, Philippines on June 29, 1951. Billy Hinsche was listed as a composer, singer and guitarist. Death is recorded on November 20, 2021, at the age of 70. Schooling on record includes University of California, Los Angeles.
My Take
Billy Hinsche lived a life that genuinely moved me. Born in Manila, he found teen-idol fame in the trio Dino, Desi & Billy, then matured into a keyboardist anchoring the Beach Boys' backing band. Going from front-and-center star to the trusted craftsman behind a legendary group takes a person who simply loves music more than the limelight. His versatility across composing, singing and guitar deepens my respect. He passed in 2021 after more than half a century immersed in sound. I quietly applaud a career like his, and I suspect a man who knew both the stage and the wings made music with real depth.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Billy Hinsche
- Name (Japanese)
- ビリー・ヒンシ
- Reading
- びりー・ひんし
- Born
- June 29, 1951 – November 20, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Manila, Philippines
- Occupation
- composer / singer / guitarist
2. Background
- University
- University of California, Los Angeles
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.billyhinsche.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy%20Hinsche
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q863128
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Billy Hinsche born?
Born June 29, 1951.
When did Billy Hinsche die?
Died November 20, 2021, aged 70.
Where was Billy Hinsche from?
Billy Hinsche was from Manila, Philippines.
What did Billy Hinsche do?
Billy Hinsche worked as composer, singer, guitarist.
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